(2016) Science and education, 4, 117-120. Odessa.

Olha Bondarenko,
PhD (Candidate of Biological Sciences), lecturer, Department of Gymnastics,
South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushynsky,
26, Staroportofrankivska Str., Odesa, Ukraine
Aliona Klischuk,
2 nd year student, Faculty of Physical Rehabilitation,
South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushynsky,
4, Fontanska Doroha Str., Odesa, Ukraine

RHYTHMOPLASTIC GYMNASTICS AS A MEANS OF DEVELOPING FLEXIBILITY IN STUDENTS 

The development of motor qualities in the process of physical training can be more successful on condition of reasonable usage of modern forms, methods and techniques, as well as the intensification of physical activities that require hard work of all physiological systems. The development of new techniques which synthesize the knowledge on biomechanics and remedial gymnastics make it possible to develop motor qualities effectively, improve physical health, deepen the knowledge about the body potential. Flexibility is considered by experts as one of the important means of rehabilitation and harmonious physical development. Training flexibility is of particular importance for the overall development of motor skills and physical condition of students. Developing flexibility in students remains one of the urgent issues of physical education and sports. The experiment conducted in South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushynsky involving 56 students was aimed at theoretical justification of the effectiveness of rhythmoplastic gymnastic exercises for the development of students’ flexibility. A special training program has been designed for the development of students’ flexibility using rhythmoplastic gymnastics. Besides, the technique of differential impact on the muscular system of students with the help of special exercises, positively affecting the level of their motor preparedness has been developed and implemented into the educational process. The results of the experiment show that purposeful regular classes of rhythmoplastic gymnastics and specially selected complex of general developmental exercises positively affect the students’ organisms. They cause positive changes in the level of their flexibility. The purposeful teaching process aimed at the development of motor qualities increases the motivation of students to study, contributes to their motor skills and physical fitness development.  

rhythmoplastic gymnastics, physical development of students, flexibility.

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